Colombian Mountains Cafe
3330 NE 33 St Unit E, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625043
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Administrative complaint on Nov 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score64
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
In Valpro reach in freezer in expo area, raw chicken above beef bones. Neither commercially packaged. Manager rearranged to properly separate.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
In cook line Artic Air reach in cooler, raw chicken above raw chirassco steak. Manager moved chicken to bottom of cooler to properly separate.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Employee in cook line washed hands in prep sink instead of adjacent hand sink. Reminded employees to always use marked hand sink only. Employees did so going forward.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bulk salt container and small salt container at make line not labeled. Manager labeled both.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Scoop handles in contact with ice in cooler on top of ice machine. Manager removed handles out of ice.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employees at cook line wearing bracelets and watch.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink set up in middle of triple sink instead of end. Manager drained and correctly set up sanitizer in end sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At cook line hand sink. Sign printed and provided to manager to post.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.